Good morning, Harrisburg.

Hersheypark confirmed that Candymonium will remain open when the park opens at 5 p.m. Friday following a thorough safety inspection by state-certified and independent ride inspectors, alongside consultation with its manufacturer.

The park has coordinated with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to ensure the ride is safe.

HACC has partnered with Pet Bath and Beyond in Camp Hill to let students practice dog grooming through hands-on training.

The new program prepares students for the American Kennel Club credential exam without the need to build a new facility.

Across Pennsylvania, recent cool nights and rain have deepened fall colors as experts say central and western areas will hit peak foliage through Oct.

21 while southeast regions are just starting — great for enjoying nature.

After a fatal accident on Aug.

8, Harrisburg will request $2.2 million in grants to improve pedestrian safety on Front Street by adding a fully signalized crosswalk at North Front and Vaughn and a roundabout with updated ADA ramps. A city council vote on Oct. 27 is expected to consider these changes.

The CDC is sending a disease detective to help Pennsylvania tackle a measles outbreak that has sickened over 1,200 people, with Lancaster County at the center.

Rising MMR vaccine demand has spurred over 56,000 shots in September with $4 million in federal funding supporting response through 2027.

Hershey Medical Center temporarily followed measles safety steps — the measures began shortly after 10 p.m. and ended at about 12:30 a.m. while patient care continued as usual, according to Penn State Health.

High school football teams in the Susquehanna Valley ended Friday's games with wins by Berks Catholic and Bishop McDevitt, and Saturday matchups in South-Central Pennsylvania will complete Week 8 results.